A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Historical comparison
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Volkswagen Golf
Discontinued model
GWM Ora Good Cat
Discontinued model
Extended RangeElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearDiscontinued model
ZAR 499,900last listed
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
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Recorded price context
Golf:
last listed from
ZAR 1,016,600
·
Ora Good Cat:
last listed from
ZAR 449,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
105 kW
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
155 Nm
Engine Size
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
14.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
120 mm
160 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Airbags
Not confirmed
6
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
5 seats
Warranty
Not confirmed
3 Years / 100,000 km
= leads in this spec
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The Bottom Line
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Model Introduced Year
2020
2022
Generation
Generation 8 Golf on MQB EVO platform
First generation Ora Good Cat, sold in South Africa from 2022 to 2024. Discontinued in favour of the newer Ora 5.
Facelift History
Eighth generation introduced with digital interior
Good Cat received no significant facelifts during its two-year SA production run, though software updates refined battery management and driver-assistance behaviour for SA conditions.
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Ground Clearance (Default)
120 mm
160 mm
Length
Not confirmed
4235 mm
Width
Not confirmed
1825 mm
Height
Not confirmed
1596 mm
Wheelbase
Not confirmed
2650 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not confirmed
1620 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
5 seats
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
5.4 m
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
980 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
950 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
890 mm
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
105 kW
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
155 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
420 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
8 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Claimed Mileage
14.1 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Zero Emission
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Type 2 AC + CCS2 DC
Fuel Tank Litres
Not confirmed
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1500 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1490 mm
Front Suspension
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not confirmed
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Power Steering
Not confirmed
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
Not confirmed
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Not confirmed
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Not confirmed
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
Not confirmed
Gas Dampers
Front Suspension Type
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not confirmed
Torsion Beam
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Power Windows
Not confirmed
One-Touch Front and Rear
Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Yes
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not confirmed
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not confirmed
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1050 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1050 l
Rear Window Defroster
Not confirmed
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Electric Fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Not confirmed
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
Not confirmed
2 x 12V Sockets
Speed Limiter
Not confirmed
Yes
AC Type
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not confirmed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not confirmed
Full Size Spare
Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rim Size
Not confirmed
18 Inches
Sound System
Not confirmed
8
Unlocking
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Gearbox
Not confirmed
Single-Speed Fixed Ratio
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Single Reduction
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
Not confirmed
3.2
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
1
Transmission Type
Not confirmed
Single-Speed Electric
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
1
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Airbags
Not confirmed
6
ABS
Not confirmed
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Electronic
Child Safety Lock
Not confirmed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not confirmed
2 Rear ISOFIX
Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Standard
Central Locking
Not confirmed
Remote Keyless
Side Impact Beams
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Front Seats
Speed Alert System
Not confirmed
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Safety Rating
Not confirmed
5
Whiplash Protection
Not confirmed
Active Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Stability Control
Not confirmed
Yes
TCS
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Yes
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Seat Material
Not confirmed
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Electric 6-Way Driver
Heated Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Not confirmed
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
Not confirmed
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Front Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
Not confirmed
Yes with Cup Holders
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1200 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1160 mm
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
6
Rear AC Vents
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear USB Ports
Not confirmed
2 USB
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Full Digital Display
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Driver Lumbar Support
Not confirmed
Driver Lumbar Support
Door Map Pockets
Not confirmed
Door Pockets + Overhead
Leather Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not confirmed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not confirmed
8
Navigation System
Not confirmed
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Yes — Full Digital
USB Ports
Not confirmed
3
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
FM Radio
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Recognition
Not confirmed
Yes
AUX Input
Not confirmed
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
Not confirmed
10.25
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio Speakers
Not confirmed
8
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
10.25
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
10.25
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
LED Headlamps
Not confirmed
LED Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Not confirmed
LED DRL
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
LED Fog Lights
Roof Rails
Not confirmed
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Not confirmed
Premium Aluminium Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not confirmed
Chrome Door Handles
Body Cladding
Not confirmed
Plastic Body Cladding
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
Roof Type
Not confirmed
Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type
Not confirmed
Power Folding Mirrors
Rear Wiper
Not confirmed
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Not confirmed
Chrome Handles
Body Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
DRL
Not confirmed
LED DRL
Led Headlights
Not confirmed
LED Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
Not confirmed
LED DRL
Front Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
LED Fog Lights
Headlamps
Not confirmed
LED Headlamps
Headlight Type
Not confirmed
LED Headlamps
Headlights
Not confirmed
LED Headlamps
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
21 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
24 deg
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Standard
Recovery Hooks
Not confirmed
1 Rear Tow Hook
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
160 mm
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Tyre Size
Not confirmed
205/55R16
Wheel Type
Not confirmed
Premium Aluminium Alloy
Front Brake Type
Not confirmed
Regenerative + Friction Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not confirmed
Regenerative + Friction Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not confirmed
Full Size Spare
Front Brake Disc Diameter
Not confirmed
254 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
Not confirmed
240 mm
Parking Brake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic Parking Brake
Tyre Load Index
Not confirmed
92
Tyre Speed Rating
Not confirmed
H
Wheel Rim Size
Not confirmed
18 Inches
Brake Type Front
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Not confirmed
Disc
Spare Tyre
Not confirmed
Full Size Spare
Wheel Diameter
Not confirmed
18 Inches
Wheels
Not confirmed
Premium Aluminium Alloy
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Service Interval
Not confirmed
20000
Approx Service Cost
Not confirmed
800
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
Optional
Engine Oil Capacity
Not confirmed
0 — No Oil l
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
First Service At
Not confirmed
5000
Service Plan Duration
Not confirmed
3 Years / Free Scheduled Services
Service Plan Distance
Not confirmed
3 Years / Free Scheduled Services
Anti-Rust Treatment
Not confirmed
Underbody Protection
Service Plan
Not confirmed
3 Years / Free Scheduled Services
Service Intervals
Not confirmed
20000
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Warranty Years
Not confirmed
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Not confirmed
3 Years / 100,000 km
Basic Warranty
Not confirmed
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty
Not confirmed
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
CO2 Emissions
Not confirmed
0 g/km
Start Stop System
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Pure Electric
Noise Level
Not confirmed
62 dB
Variable Valve Timing
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Electric
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Euro Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Euro 6
Green NCAP Rating
Not confirmed
Excellent — Zero Emissions
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
Zero
Fuel Evaporation Control
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Golf
Ora Good Cat
Real-world City Mileage Min
Not confirmed
15.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
Not confirmed
18.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
Not confirmed
11.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
Not confirmed
13.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
Not confirmed
0
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